Associate Attorney

Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join its dynamic and collaborative legal team. This is a full-time, in-office role requiring proven litigation experience, particularly in trial and mediation settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of personal injury matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to inform case strategy.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and court filings.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Represent clients at hearings, inspections, mediations, and trial.
• Actively participate in settlement negotiations and mediations.
• Stay current with changes in case law, procedural rules, and industry developments.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure strategic alignment and case readiness.
• Maintain accurate time records and meet billable hour requirements (minimum 150 hours/month).

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.

• At least 5 years of experience practicing personal injury law.

• Must have tried a minimum of three cases.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of insurance defense case law.

• Demonstrated experience handling all phases of trial litigation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis).

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management abilities.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on achieving favorable client outcomes.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health Insurance

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Eligible for quarterly bonuses